Social media buzzed with memes portraying Elon Musk as the "real president" after Democrats suggested his influence over the GOP and Donald Trump. Politicians like Rep. DeLauro criticized Musk's alleged role in potential government shutdown negotiations, even referring to him as "President Musk.
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Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US who were held in a remote jungle camp, amid human rights concerns. ​The illegal migrants have been told by the Panama authorities that they have 30 days to leave Panama but if they need to extend that they can do it for 60 days.
The Biden administration announced $4.28 billion in student loan forgiveness for nearly 55,000 public service workers. This adds to the $180 billion already forgiven, benefiting almost 5 million Americans through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. President Biden highlighted improvements to the program and his commitment to making higher education more accessible.
Former President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech at Andrews Air Force Base, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continued efforts even after leaving office. He expressed gratitude to his team, highlighted their significant contributions, and called on them to remain engaged in public service. Biden also issued a series of presidential pardons before concluding his presidency.
Michigan officers arrested three people after discovering a 9-year-old boy living in dire conditions with mistreated animals, including a dead puppy in a pizza box. AT&T workers had reported $30,000 worth of stolen cables. Kelly Walker, Charles Ashbaker, and Douglas Nelson face charges related to child abuse, animal cruelty, theft, and more. The boy is now under child protective services, and surviving dogs have been rescued.
As the White House is all set to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student whom the Donald Trump administration has accused of siding with Hamas, conspiracy theorist and MAGA activist Laura Loomer unleashed an 'unhinged' attack on his wife Noor Abdalla, a US citizen, a dentist who is eight-months pregnant with Khalil's child.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by authorities following his declaration of martial law in December, which he claimed was to counter an 'anti-state' opposition. A multi-day operation involving over 1,000 officers culminated in his arrest, leading to a focus on the Constitutional Court's deliberations on his impeachment.
Nikki Tamboli has reached the finale week and is one of the most loved contestants of Celebrity MasterChef. The actress is fondly known as the Thecha Queen on the show. Apart from elevating her authentic thecha with multi-cuisines, Nikki also unveiled her emotional side and shared some heartbreaking moments from her personal life.
Thailand makes history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, granting full legal, financial, and medical rights to couples. Celebratory events are planned across the country, including a mass wedding in Bangkok. Despite this progress, activists continue to push for transgender rights, highlighting ongoing issues in the fight for true equality.
Elon Musk calls for the elimination of entire US government agencies to cut spending and reshape priorities. Speaking at the World Governments Summit, he critiques bureaucratic inefficiencies and discusses initiatives on AI, DEI, and a new transportation project in Dubai, reflecting his growing influence in Washington.